IBM i 7.6/7.5/7.4/7.3 Impr Auth in DDM Target Dis Enables Remote DB Tx Manip
CVE-2026-18175 Published on September 4, 2026
IBM i is Affected By Improper Authorization and Authentication Vulnerabilities in DDM / DRDA [, ]
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote attacker to manipulate database transactions due to improper authorization in the DDM target dispatcher.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-18175 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a high impact on integrity, and a small impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CVE-2026-18175 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-18175
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Affected Versions
IBM i:- Version 7.6 is affected.
- Version 7.5 is affected.
- Version 7.4 is affected.
- Version 7.3 is affected.